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Johnny Tremain focuses on the life of the title character in this children's book by Esther Forbes. Johnny is a young man who has a lot of good things going for him. As a silversmith's apprentice, he is talented and confident. His master, Mr. Lapham, is not terribly interested in running his business. Much of the responsibility is left in Johnny's hands. There are two other apprentices who end up being bossed by Johnny a lot. As is common among talented young men, Johnny is very arrogant and proud. One of the apprentices decides to play a seemingly innocent joke on Johnny and changes his life. Johnny must learn to adapt to his new capabilities and situation.